The Foundation of Black Butterflies for Cancer Support, Inc

How to "Be the Match"

2013-01-24T18:20:00.000-08:00

Thank you for participating with one of Be The Match’s online drives. Please follow these steps to join our National Registry:

Go to www.marrow.org and click on the Join The Registry tab, followed by the Join Now tab
Proceed to Step 1 and check all boxes that apply to you and then click Go
Read over the Terms of Use and Donor Registration and Consent for HLA Typing information and then mark the appropriate boxes
Sign the Electronic Signature and click Next
Create an account (Name, e-mail and Password)
Your promo code for this drive is: KAREN
Complete the Security Code and click Next
Continue with the registration process
The Donor Responsibility for this drive is: $0
At the end of the registration, review information
Click the button that confirms you want a Buccal Swab kit sent to you
That’s it! Your registration is done. The Buccal Swab kit should be sent to you within 2 business days.

For Questions, please contact:

Brianna Alexander at 678-954-4576 or balexand@nmdp.org

2013: New Beginnings

2013-01-21T21:03:00.000-08:00

This year marks another year that we take an extended amount of time out of our days and take time to show honor and share our memories of Karen B Chapman. Each year as we continue to bring awareness to the Big C, we hope to touch the lives of many people. We would like to thank, our benefactor, the Southern Cancer Center Foundation, who have been instrumental in our Penny Drive each year. We would also like to thank and welcome our relationships with American Cancer Society and bethematch.org for collaborating with us this year and the years to come. We hope with everyones support and continued dedication we will continue to have successful years of raising awareness.

In memory of Karen B Chapman

JJ...Forever Loved, Forever Missed, Forever Family

2010-04-29T21:42:00.000-07:00

Although I'm missing you and having trouble accepting the fact that you are gone..I'll find a way to get through. I know you are truly a black butterfly and I want to be able to allow you to spread your wings and fly... I love you much..and want to say we celebrate all the fun times and special memories..Love you Lil Jonathan...

Happy Birthday...Happy Eternal Life...and Basik Beginnings!

Black Butterfly

2010-02-03T21:28:00.000-08:00

Today, February 3, 2o1o we lost a Black Butterfly, Arthur Lee Davis. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers as they go through this trying time.

Also, please help us fight this war against cancer!

Fundraiser Kick Off

2010-01-30T17:45:00.001-08:00

The fundraiser kick off at Council Traditional was a success. Javonna, Tamia, Nikki, Raegan and Joshua were the representers for the fundraiser. The Penny Drive will begin on Monday, February 1, 2010 and last until February 9 ,2010. We will have the pizza/ice cream party and 52 balloon release on Friday February 12, 2010.

How many pennies will you raise?

01-25-58

2010-01-25T20:51:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to the one who gave me life. She is my most treasured memory! That one person I would never forget. I thank her for all of the memories we shared, all of the lessons learned, all of the "its time to grow up" speeches, and of course, all of the love. One of the funniest memories I have of my mother was when we would wrestle, and each time she would "take me down". I used to always say it was because she was my mom and I was laughing...but she knew, she was a true Super Woman! I miss her dearly!

Happy 52nd!

Time to take a stand

2010-01-15T18:42:00.000-08:00

As I gather ideas for finalizing the Benefit Fashion Show, I stumbled across the website www.standup2cancer.com. Please visit this website and join under me.

"Act of Giving"

2010-01-09T21:52:00.000-08:00

One of the nicest gifts a person can receive is one that is unexpected and/or comes from a stranger. Wouldn't you agree? One of the best times to receive a gift is when you are feeling down and need something to give you a lift, a word, thought or item of encouragement.

Since a dear friend of mine and I have been the recipients of such gifts when we needed some encouragement, we want to be able to share this blessing with others, specifically those who have newly received a cancer diagnosis.

IDEA: to send a Comfort Care Basket with such items as burgundy toulling, baskets, socks, tea, mug, journal, aromatherapy lotion, candle or diffuser, a book of an encouraging word or other appropriate items.

WHO: a man or woman who has been newly given a cancer diagnosis

APPEAL: My friend and I need financial assistance to help defray the costs of supplies and shipping. We are hoping that we can count on you and maybe your family, friends and coworkers to help us with this project. You can purchase some of the supplies listed or send us a monetary donation of $5, $10, $20.

Supplies or donations can be delivered or mailed to, Wanda Johnson (please contact for details).

Please help support families affected by cancer. As a Breast Cancer Survivor, I have joined this war! Will you?

Sincerely,

Wanda Battle Johnson

Sister of Karen B. Chapman

Breast Cancer Survivor